What do you love most about where you live?
The wide open spaces and the local community.
Dan Board, Woori Yallock.
What’s your favourite place in the Yarra Valley?
It’s always been Woori Yallock. A rainbow always comes over the valley. It’s like a pot of gold.
The community support and interest is really strong up this end of the valley.
There’s such a diverse community here. It’s like a hub of diversity.
Shirley Coventry, Hastings/Mooroolbark.
What’s your favourite thing to do in the Yarra Valley?
My favourite thing to do is go for a walk along the Warburton Trail and then get something delicious to eat from the Woori Yallock bakery.
Rachel Boyle, Woori Yallock.
What do you love about the Yarra Valley?
I moved to the Yarra Valley 30 years ago and fell in love with its beauty, serenity and the welcoming warmth of the local community. One of my favourite places to visit is Alowyn Gardens, a true gem here in the valley.
Debbie Kavanagh, Yarra Glen.
What is your favourite Yarra Valley walk?
The Ada2 Sawmill Walk. It’s out in the middle of nowhere and just a beautiful walk along the Ada Creek with boardwalks, old machinery along the way and lovely clear water. It’s just amazing.
Amy MacDonald, Yarra Junction.
What are your favourite things to do in the Yarra Valley?
It’s too hard to choose between enjoying the coffee shops, walking tracks, coming here to the library and visiting the wineries. I love going to the shows and films at the Warburton Arts Centre.
Maria Methven, Woori Yallock.
What is your favourite walk in Yarra Ranges?
It has to be the 1000 Steps at Upper Ferntree Gully. You get a bit of a hard workout and can then enjoy a walk around the park, which is really beautiful.
Michaela Behre and Amelia, Mansfield (formerly of Woori Yallock).
If someone was visiting the Yarra Valley what’s the one thing they can’t miss seeing.
I always take people to along the Yarra at Healesville or Warburton or along the Toolangi Sculpture Trail.
Jamee Cousens, Healesville.
What is your favourite picnic spot in the Yarra Valley?
Donnelly’s Weir. After a lovely walk from Mt St Leonard it’s a great place to picnic. It’s secluded and one of the lesser-known parks in Healesville.
Karen Roberts, Healesville.
